Economic Development
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Lighting up Lawrence: how one city is using public art to celebrate and continue its economic growth
This week on Gateways, Tracy sits down with some of the members of Iluminación Lawrence, a public and private partnership responsible for lighting up Lawrence. The project’s soft launch in June unveiled LED light displays artistically illuminating the Casey Bridge and the face of the Ayer Mill Clock Tower.
November 13, 2019
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Exploring School-Centered Neighborhood Revitalization
Last month’s hearing on the Gateway Cities legislative caucus’ neighborhood stabilization bill sparked a lot of interest. But news coverage mostly dealt with the legislation’s housing tools. The bill also includes provisions to encourage school-centered approaches to neighborhood revitalization.
November 5, 2019
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Gateway City leaders testify before committees weighing neighborhood stabilization bill
The Gateway Cities Journal
October 25, 2019
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Extending TTOD Competition proposal deadline to the first week of January!
Announcing the new schedule
October 17, 2019
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Gateway City leaders speak on opportunity zones
On this bonus episode of Gateways, we continue the conversation on federal Opportunity Zones legislation. Last episode, our guests broke down what Opportunity Funds can do and pointed out areas where they are failing the highest-need communities in our Commonwealth.
October 7, 2019
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MassINC study finds Gateway City residents priced-out of public transit
Report says state must reduce rail fares in order to achieve more equitable growth
September 5, 2019
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